The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of
the global smart
PPEmarketfor 2017-2021. Technavio presents a
detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation
of data from multiple sources.

Factors that are hindering the market growth include high cost and
trade-off on ROI. The adoption of smart PPE will be faced with the
challenge of quantifying ROI, apart from the initial high cost incurred
by end-users. The challenge of providing ergonomically fit smart PPE for
both men and women workforce will hinder the growth of the market. The
challenge is to make the different equipment compatible based on the
work environment.

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Augmented growth of IoT

There is a growing need to stay connected constantly. This has led to an
increase in demand for more connected products. IoT is one such avenue
that captures data from the surrounding stimuli and ensures that various
products are connected. IoT and smart products have created
revolutionizing expectations about data and connectivity while opening
new channels of business value.

Neelesh Prakash Singh, a lead research analyst at Technavio, says,
“The prices of hardware and electronics is continuing to fall in the
global market. Due to this reason, connectivity costs and embedded
sensors no longer deter companies from adopting smart technology.
Connectivity solutions such as Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and broadband
communication are ubiquitous and capable of supporting large volumes of
IoT connectivity at a very little incremental cost to companies and
consumers.”

Need for product differentiation

The PPE market is fragmented with the presence of several global and
regional members. The market can be located close to the mature stage
where vendors resort to product differentiation and competitive pricing.
The PPE market caters to other mass markets owing to low cost per
customer and increased profits.

“Owing to the growth in demand for smart PPE, Honeywell, a leading
manufacturer of PPE, is currently offer PPE embedded with smart
technology that provides insights into usage and performance. For
example, the company offers QUIETPRO, an intelligent hearing protection
and communication system, which provides smart hearing protection and
the finest communication across a full range of workplace environments
and deployment operations, especially in high-noise environments,” adds
Neelesh.

Demand for smart PPE from firefighter market

Currently, there are additional features, like add-on technologies that
keep firefighters secure and connected. These technologies include
localization systems, sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and voice
communications. To create a competitive advantage in the market,
manufacturers of smart PPE for firefighters need to ensure that all the
products are innovative, in turn helping firefighters to speed up the
search-and-rescue act.

Several manufacturers are currently incorporating traditional PPE with
smart sensors and data transfer modules that are used for the greater
safety of firefighters. Products that are witnessing promising adoption
in the PPE market are SCBA, turnout gear, and fire helmets. The demand
for smart PPE by firefighters is increasing due to longer fire seasons
and extreme weather conditions.

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